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NJ55 GJX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,972 mi
Last recorded164,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 GJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 164,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust hole (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 164,220 miles

both outer sills corrosion inner and outer

Pass 12 Sep 2023 163,187 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 162,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

play steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jan 2021 157,764 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside outer sill corroded

radiator mounting bracket damaged

slight play rack ends

Pass 8 Jan 2020 151,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill corroded

radiator mounting damaged

slight play stering rack ends

Fail 8 Jan 2020 151,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill corroded

radiator mounting damaged

slight play stering rack ends

Pass 9 Jan 2019 144,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side outer sill corroded

radiator mounting bracket damaged

wiper arms worn

Fail 9 Jan 2019 144,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side outer sill corroded

radiator mounting bracket damaged

wiper arms worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 137,843 miles

engine oil leak

radiator mounting bracket damaged

slight corrosion nearside rear sill

wiper arms worn

Pass 13 Dec 2016 131,646 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 131,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BATTERY LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 124,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise oil leak

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage on offside rear door

Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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NJ55 GJX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ55 GJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ55 GJX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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